• Going to Texas:
    Five Centuries of Texas Maps

    Exhibition Opening & Reception
    Thursday, October 2 
    Public Opening
    October 3, 2025 – January 19, 2026

  • Briscoe Learning Opportunities 

    Whether you’re planning a family trip, a date night or a field trip, The Briscoe has a wide range of educational activities for all age groups.

  • Become a Briscoe Member

    Support the museum’s mission to preserve and promote the shared heritage of the American West.

  • December 7, 2025
    Time : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (America/Chicago)
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Cowboy Christmas: Meet Cowboy Santa at the Briscoe

Get wrapped up in Western fun and meet Cowboy Santa at the Briscoe’s annual Cowboy Christmas.

Included with museum admission, Cowboy Christmas is the perfect way to enjoy holiday fun and make memories with your family. The celebration falls on the Briscoe’s monthly “Locals Day” so all Bexar County and San Antonio residents receive free admission to enjoy the museum.

Cowboy Christmas features a day of family fun exploring the museum!

🎨 Holiday crafts, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🎅 Visit & Snap Pictures with Cowboy Santa 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🕵🏻‍♂️ Enjoy a special 12 Days of Christmas scavenger hunt leads you through the Briscoe’s fantastic collection.

Holiday Hours

December 23: 10 AM – 5 PM
December 24: Closed for Christmas Eve
December 25: Closed for Christmas Day
December 26 – 30: 10 AM – 5 PM
December 31: Closed for New Year’s Eve
January 1: Closed for New Year’s Day